The aims of the department are to equip students with
skills in a foreign language; to increase student job opportunities in such fields as
bilingual elementary education, social work and business; and to promote the appreciation
of other cultures. Classroom instruction emphasizes the four basic skills of speaking,
understanding, reading and writing. Students interested in a career in international
business are encouraged to consider the Spanish/Economics major.

The student wishing to major in Spanish develops an
individually designed program in consultation with the department chairperson. The course
of study normally includes LIN 152 Introduction to Linguistics and a minimum of 28
hours beyond the intermediate level. At least 8 hours of upper-level work is to be taken
abroad. The program at the University of Salamanca, Spain, is strongly recommended, but a
similar program of study at any fully accredited foreign university may be substituted.

Students interested in certification for teaching Spanish
should contact the office of teacher education for details.

The multi-age provisional teacher license is valid for teaching learners from ages 3 - 21 and pre-k - 12 in the curriculum areas named in the license. Preparation in the teaching field shall constitute at least an academic major or its equivalent with sufficient advanced coursework in all areas to be taught as specified by the Ohio Department of Education. The multi-age license for foreign language (Spanish) requires these courses:

Courses Linguistics LIN 152 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
An introductory course emphasizing the phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of the
English language with examples from other languages as well.

German GER 111, GER 121 Elementary German 1, 2 (3
each)
Emphasizes audio-lingual skills. Includes grammar and reading. Not normally open to
students who have had two years of German in high school. Offered alternate years when
there is sufficient demand.

Greek GRK 111, GRK 121 New Testament Greek 1, 2 (3
each)
An introduction to the elements of New Testament Greek with emphasis on the mastery of
basic forms, vocabulary and syntax. The class will combine the formal, systematic approach
with the inductive approach to language learning with reading in the Gospel of John. The
two semesters are designed to be taken in immediate sequence. Students will also be
introduced to the culturally conditioned structures of thought reflected in the Greek
language. Students completing the course will be able to read simpler portions of the New
Testament at sight and more difficult portions with the aid of a lexicon.

Spanish SPA 111, SPA 121 Beginning Spanish 1, 2 (3
each)
Emphasizes audio-bilingual skills, supplemented by language laboratory. Includes grammar
and reading. Not open to students who have had two years of Spanish in high school.